cancer science institute of singapore

Nanodiamonds Pack An Anti-Cancer Punch

Nanodiamonds can turn existing drugs into a powerful tool against cancer stem cells in mice.

Predicting The Ability Of Cancer Cells To Spread

By monitoring the epithelial-mesenchymal transition, researchers are able to predict how aggressively a cancer will spread.

New Marker & Therapeutic Target For Breast Cancer

Reducing the levels of the gene DP103 could help shrink tumors and make patients more amenable to chemotherapy.

Immune Protein Could Fight Gastric Cancer

Normally only produced by immune cells, IL23A has now been shown to be important in the response to H. pylori infection which could lead to gastric cancer.

CSI Launches Singapore’s First Breast Cancer Cell Bank

The Breast Cancer Cell Bank will help to identify new drugs and enhance treatment options for breast cancer patients.

Genetic Landscape Of ‘Cantonese Cancer’ Mapped

A study of over 100 nasopharyngeal cancer patients has uncovered the genetic basis of the disease and identified possible drug targets.

Potential Marker For Gastric Cancer Stem Cells

Researchers have identified a marker that could help distinguish gastric cancer stem cells from normal, healthy cells.

Experts Discuss Latest In Hematology Research At Suntec Singapore

Hematology experts gathered at Suntec Singapore from March 29-30, 2014 to discuss the latest in blood disorders research.

Scientists Turn Stem Cells Into Liver And Pancreas Precursor Cells

Scientists have developed a method of turning human stem cells into a cell type that gives rise to organs including the liver and pancreas.